One of our core values as a church states that "Children and Youth are of Utmost Importance".
Our offerings for youth and students cover grades 5 through 12.
Student ministries at FUMC cover a variety of ages:
- Club 56 is for students 5th and 6th grade.
Click here for Club 56 Information
- JOLT! is for students in 7th to 12th grade.
Tuesdays: JOLT! Youth Group from 4:30 to 7pm (7th to 12th grade) during the school year.
- Transportation provided from Escalante, Miller and DHS. Meet the church van 3:45pm. Parents should pickup their students at the church at 7pm.
- Students have a great time as our JOLT! Praise Band leads us in worship, we play games, have small group discussions, and eat dinner together. It's all about connecting with other students and leaders and growing in our relationship with Christ.
- Registration required for van rides. Please contact the youth office for more details at 247-4213 x110
Sundays: Club 56 (5th and 6th grade) from 4pm to 5:30pm during the school year.
Regular Opportunities for Youth Involvement
JOLT!
CORE
Confirmation
- A five month faith journey for students in 8th grade or higher. The Journey begins with a retreat in January and concludes with Confirmation Sunday in May. Time together includes retreat, classes, field trips, service project, banquet and worship time together.
SALT (Student Action Leadership Team)
- A leadership opportunity for students committed to growing in their relationship with Christ and helping other students in that journey. Students will develop a Life Mission Statement and look for ways to serve others in their community.
- Youth ministry includes a variety of other opportunities such as Summer Camps, Road Trips, Service Projects, Acquire the Fire, Mission Trips, helping in Worship Services, Fundraisers, and other Recreational Adventures. We exist to enhance youth, their families and the community. Youth Ministries is one of the few extra-curricular activities that will develop teens in all 5 areas of personal growth: Socially, Emotionally, Physically, Spiritually and Mentally
Other Opportunites- Summer Camps, Mission Trips, Acquire the Fire, Concerts, Camping, Service Projects and more...
Our FIVE Purposes
- Fellowship: We believe in regularly getting together to love, support and encourage each other. Hebrews 10:23-25
- Worship: We believe worship is celebrating God's presence and honoring Him with our lifestyle. Colossians 3:1-5
- Evangelism: We believe in sharing the good news with others about what God has done in our lives. Matthew 5: 14-16
- Discipleship: We belive in growing in our faith and becoming more like Christ through prayer and the study of God's Word. Ephesians 4:14-16
- Ministry: We believe God has a special plan for each of our lives. We encourage each other to discover our gifts and put them into action. 1Timothy 4:12
For more information please contact Jake Forsythe at 247-4213 x 110 or email at jake@fumcdurango.org
